the kitchen

Moving on to the kitchen. This was one of the rooms we tackled when my mom was here. I say “tackled” because I simply felt too overwhelmed to have at it by myself. I was troubled by the color of the cabinetry vs. the color of the woodwork and there didn’t seem to be a paint color that would satisfy my desire to blennnnd the two.

Plus, I was just flat worn out. Until G.G. arrived.

Here is the only ‘before’ picture I have. Obviously, I did not take it, it was taken well before we moved in. For this post, though, this one will have to suffice. When the time came for my mom and I to get going on this mini-project we simply couldn’t hold back the tide.

We just got busy.

Note the contrasting wallpaper choices. The upper wall was covered with a dainty floral on an ivory background. The wall below the chair rail was papered in a deep maroon. I say maroon instead of ‘cranberry’ or ‘pepper berry’ because it looked, well, maroon. Ick.

And then repainting the room a color called “wicker”. You guessed it, from Lowe’s.

Then we changed out the light fixture over the table. And changed out the handles on the cabinetry to a much more neutral matte black, replacing some old-world style brass colonial lovelies.

And replaced the punched tin accessories.

I like it. It’s simple, soothing and because the kitchen is a bit on the small side, the light neutral color helps to make it feel less crowded. Less chaotic.

Wait. Can a wall color do that?

Of course, if I had my druthers (and an endless bank account) I’d change out the countertops with something solid-surface and the appliances with all stainless. The refrigerator that came with the house is shorter than I am and has no ice maker, much less a water dispenser.

Ahhh, the kitchen table dilemma. We do all eat together, nightly, so we put Shep in the highchair (not pictured) and Mr. Jude sits on 'his' stool. Not sure what we're gonna do when Vivi comes home, she'll probably sit in my lap 🙂

Making do happily…that makes my day! I love "making do"! What else IS there to do really? Making do happily.LOVE IT.I think it's going to be my new motto!Our table is on the small side and I don't like traipsing to the dining room to eat. We just elbow each other and make do…uh…happily! 😉You are a jack of all trades, honey. decorating, mommying, wifing, adopting, creating, managing…goodness girl. What DONT you do? 😉Oh wait, I think I know the answer…long, quiet bubble baths! Am I right? 😉

This is a great re-do! I am a lowe's girl too, and since I read your post about the living room all I can think is, I have to leave a comment to tell Stefanie to check out Summer CottageI don't know if you like blue or not…but this is a beautiful earthy blue color…really pretty!Good luck on the rest.Sometimes making do is fun.